The wind blows outside, the light shines inside—the wind helps keep your days warm.

The wind blows outside, the light shines inside—the wind helps keep your days warm.

Winter nights come early; the wind howls outside the window, the branches rustle. Before, at this time, I always felt a little anxious—the stronger the wind, the more I feared a power outage. When the power went out, the house was pitch black, the stove went out, and the whole family sat wrapped in blankets, waiting for the wind to stop, waiting for dawn.

Now it's different. The wind is still there, the night is still there, but the light inside stays on steadily, its warm glow spilling onto the dining table and onto the children's homework. You know, the wind isn't a threat, but a source of power; the windmill turning in the corner of the yard is generating electricity for you. The stronger the wind, the brighter the light; the stronger the wind, the more stable your days.

This feeling is truly wonderful. Outside, the cold wind howls; inside, the warm light shines. Outside is the power of nature; inside is your life. The wind helps you store electricity, helps you turn on the lights, and helps you make your nights as peaceful as your days. You sit under the lamp, listening to the wind, and your heart is especially calm.

The wind is still blowing, but you are no longer afraid. You know it will keep blowing, the windmill will keep turning, and the light will keep shining. Children don't have to be afraid of the dark when they sleep, and the elderly don't have to feel their way around when they get up at night. You can peacefully read a book or have a cup of tea. The wind is no longer something that makes you anxious, but a companion that illuminates your days.

The wind is blowing outside, and the light is on inside. The wind helps you keep your days warm, from today to tomorrow, from winter to spring.